Researchers at Kobe University have uncovered a hidden key to orchid reproduction: wood-decaying fungi living in deadwood. Published in the journal Functional Ecology, the study shows that orchid seeds — no larger than dust particles — can only germinate near…
The Dracula orchids, beloved online for their striking primate-like blooms, are facing a conservation crisis. A new global IUCN assessment — the first of its kind — has evaluated all 133 known Dracula species and found that nearly seven in…
Colombian botanists have described a remarkable new cloud forest orchid, Lepanthes nasariana, found growing in the Western and Central Andes at altitudes between 2,800 and 3,600 metres. The discovery is immediately overshadowed by alarming projections: climate models suggest the species…
New research suggests that the orchid family first emerged approximately 85 million years ago on the supercontinent Laurasia — meaning they coexisted with dinosaurs. The international study by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, reconstructed the most comprehensive family tree of…
In West Papua, international research teams discovered 23 new orchid species in nature reserves and rediscovered several species that had not been seen for decades — among them Taeniophyllum maximum, which was found again after 107 years. The discoveries are…
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A new botanical survey in Kaziranga National Park has documented 70 different orchid species from 36 genera — including both epiphytic and terrestrial species. The field study highlights that protected areas are not only important for large animals such as…
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On orchidatlas.org you’ll find a curated collection of information about orchids — from care tips to specialist botanical topics. Here’s a quick overview to help you get started: Search: Simply enter a term — e.g. “Africa”, “Paphiopedilum”, or “scale insects”.…
Whether you’re looking for rare species, unusual hybrids, or simply new favourites for your windowsill — you’re sure to find what you’re after at Europe’s orchid nurseries. Many offer the chance to browse in person, while others ship their treasures…